Does platelet-rich plasma enhance micro fracture treatment for chronic focal chondral defects? An in-vivo study performed in a rat model
ACTA ORTHOPAEDICA ET TRAUMATOLOGICA TURCICA, vol.47, no.3, pp.201-207, 2013 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus, TRDizin)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 47 Issue: 3
- Publication Date: 2013
- Doi Number: 10.3944/aott.2013.2928
- Journal Name: ACTA ORTHOPAEDICA ET TRAUMATOLOGICA TURCICA
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
- Page Numbers: pp.201-207
- Keywords: Cartilage repair, microfracture, platelet-rich plasma
- Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Objective: The purpose of the present study was to compare the effectiveness of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) + microfracture and microfracture treatments in the healing of chronic focal chondral defects.